AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
avant-couriers
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From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
brinenounUS /braɪn/
water containing salts
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
Chamoisnoun
a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But it is not with the Pilot fish that we now have to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
enliveningadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənɪŋ/
giving spirit and vivacity
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
at any time
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But it is not with the Pilot fish that we now have to do.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is not with the Pilot fish that we now have to do.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is not with the Pilot fish that we now have to do.
Jarl
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From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
the act of departing
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it is not with the Pilot fish that we now have to do.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
outridersnounUS /ˈaʊtraɪdərz/
plural of “outrider” — an escort who rides ahead (as a member of the vanguard)
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
Parki
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From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
Parki's
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From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
by chance
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
Platypterus
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From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
ShellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
steel-blue
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From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Ever since leaving the Pearl Shell Islands, the Parki had been followed by shoals of small fish, pleasantly enlivening the sea, and socially swimming by her side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it is not with the Pilot fish that we now have to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading But in vain did Jarl and I search among their ranks for the little, steel-blue Pilot fish, so long outriders of the Chamois.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But it is not with the Pilot fish that we now have to do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But perhaps since the Chamois was now high and dry on the Parki’s deck, our bright little avant-couriers were lurking out of sight, far down in the brine; racing along close to the keel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But it is not with the Pilot fish that we now have to do.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
Xiphius
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From this reading Xiphius Platypterus About this time, the loneliness of our voyage was relieved by an event worth relating.
